Joy & Pain

About the Book

Navigating one’s way through everyday life is akin to riding a rollercoaster: We ‘ooh’ and ‘ah’ through all the twists and turns, laughing loudly along the way. Out of nowhere there is a reality check waiting for passengers at ride’s end—the inevitable big drop! Laughs turn to screams; we hold on for dear life and hope the safety equipment is in proper working order. The coaster stops, we touch ground safely, and move on with our lives. In a nutshell, life is the ultimate roller coaster filled with loads of twists and turns, coupled with its highs and lows. We are all moved through life by emotions that, at times, dictate how we live. However, it isn’t healthy to live on emotions alone. Sometimes we have to use common sense and take a step back to get a better view of what lies ahead. When we learn to control our emotions, the better equipped we become to handle what falls our way. Joy & Pain/Life Happens is a compilation of my personal views on how to deal with life’s ups and downs. I hope you, the reader, find it enjoyable, interesting, and insightful.

About the Author

D. M . J O R D O N was born in Washington, D. C. and spent his early years in his father’s hometown of Roanoke, Virginia. In 1959, his family migrated north to The Bronx in New York City. He attended Dewitt Clinton High School in the Bronx. In 1973, he enlisted in the Army. After a short stint he received a General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions and returned to New York. Shortly after, he relocated to Staten Island where he attended Staten Island Community College under the GI bill. DM is a married father of four and has spent the last thirty-three years working and caring for people with Developmental Disabilities.